This is a test to find out your ability to write English. The questions do not demand much from you. All the questions are objective type. Answer all the questions.

Read the paragraph given below and answer the questions set thereon. Most of the questions are related to the content of the paragraph.

The Necklace Road

Hyderabad, known as the city of pearls, is famous not only for its rich cultural past and monuments but also for modern edifices and well laid parks. It abounds in a variety of parks and pubs for entertainment and relaxation. The Necklace Road is the best of them. It is full of greenery and it overlooks the serene Hussain Sagar forming a circle around. This stretch of road, along with the Tank Bund, appears in the form of a necklace when seen from a great height, hence the name. It is studded with beautiful lawns, recreational facilities and restaurants. People’s Plaza, all along this road, is a recreational area which is busy throughout the year with exhibitions, music concerts, sports, games, etc. Eat Street and Water Front are two well known restaurants. Eat Street is more of a fast food centre and Water Front offers different kinds of food. Both these centres offer a delightful view of the lake apart from the city. What’s more, this road runs along parks such as Jogi Bear Park and Sanjivaiah Park. Both these parks provide excellent environment with fresh air, eyeful of greenery and sounds of nature. The latest attraction on the Necklace Road is Jalavihar, an amusement park. This stretch is frequented by early morning joggers. It is also the ideal place for marathon runs and evening hangouts. It is easy to visit the Necklace Road. The nearby MMTS station connects it to all major parts of the city.

Note:Identify and select the right answer:

1. What is the basic theme of the paragraph?

a)

It is about the various parks in Hyderabad

b)

It is about the history and culture of Hyderabad

c)

It is about the Necklace Road

d)

It is about the transport system in Hyderabad

2.
Which is the other name suggested for Hyderabad in the paragraph?

a)

city of pearls

b)

city of parks

c)

biryani capital

d)

Deccan Queen

3.
Why do you call the place the Necklace Road?

a)

because a lot of pearl necklaces sold there

b)

because the road appears like necklace in aerial view

c)

because the place is studded with beauties of nature

d)

because people who visit the place wear necklaces

4.
The following groups of words have been taken from the paragraph.

a)

modern, throughout, cultural, rapid

b)

recreational, full, famous, relaxation

c)

attraction, beautiful, delightful, excellent

d)

different, beautiful, variety, fresh

5.
Which of the following linkers has not been used in the paragraph?

a)

both these

b)

hence

c)

furthermore

d)

along with

6.
Which of the following adverbs has been used in the paragraph?

a)

busy

b)

fast

c)

differently

d)

variously

7. The phrase “What’s more” used in the paragraph can be replaced by -----. Identify

a)

with regard to that

b)

in place of that

c)

in spite of that

d)

in addition to that

8.
Which of the following activities has not been listed in the paragraph?

a)

The Necklace Road overlooks the Hussain Sagar.

b)

Water Front serves a variety of food.

c)

Hyderabad hosts international sports events.

d)

Necklace road is regularly used by joggers.

9. Identify the topic sentence in the paragraph.

a)

It abounds in a variety of parks and pubs for entertainment and relaxation.

b)

The Necklace Road is the best of them .

c)

This stretch of road, along with the Tank Bund, appears in the form of a necklace when seen from a great height, hence the name.